The Mammoth are set to face the Sharks in an exciting matchup this evening at 10 p.m. ET, with the game being broadcast on Utah16 and NBCSCA.
The Mammoth (10-7-2) will look to bounce back from a tough 3-2 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. Their projected lineup features a strong mix of established talent and promising young players. Leading the way will be Clayton Keller, Logan Cooley, and Nick Schmaltz on the first line. The Mammoth’s depth extends to their second line with Michael Carcone, Barrett Hayton, and Dylan Guenther providing additional scoring power. The defensive pairing includes formidable players such as Mikhail Sergachev and Dmitri Simashev, while Vitek Vanecek is expected to guard the net.
On the other hand, the Sharks (8-8-3) are dealing with some injuries as well. With forwards Michael Misa and Jeff Skinner both likely sidelined, coach Ryan Warsofsky will rely on the talents of Philipp Kurashev, Macklin Celebrini, and Will Smith to step up offensively. The Sharks’ defense will feature Mario Ferraro and Shakir Mukhamadullin as key components, and Yaroslav Askarov is anticipated to be the starting goalie.
Mammoth will be without Sean Durzi and Alex Kerfoot due to injuries, while the Sharks will look to adjust with Klingberg scratched despite being healthy. The Sharks coach has indicated that Misa may be out for a longer period, adding to their challenges.
As the Mammoth aim to regain their footing after a recent loss, the Sharks will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage. This game promises to be a thrilling contest between two teams vying for valuable points in the standings.